The Confessions (Jean-Jacques Rousseau)

"The Confessions" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is a detailed autobiography where he openly shares his inner thoughts, experiences, and feelings from childhood to adulthood. It emphasizes authenticity, exploring his personal struggles, relationships, and self-awareness. Rousseau aims to present an honest portrait of himself, acknowledging his flaws and virtues, and highlighting how his experiences shaped his ideas on morality and society. The work is significant for its introspective honesty and its influence on notions of individual authenticity and self-examination, marking an important shift toward more personal and transparent autobiographical writing.